Kasulu Population 2026

Kasulu has a population of 238,321, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇹🇿 Tanzania, located in Kigoma. Roughly 0.3% of Tanzania's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Dar es Salaam, the country's biggest city.

Location of Kasulu (capital Dodoma shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

238,321

Rank in Tanzania

#16

Coordinates

4.58°S, 30.10°E

~1,310 m elevation · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

Distance to capital (Dodoma)

649 km

403 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kigoma

City	Population	Rank in Tanzania
Kigoma	232,388	#18
Nguruka	39,135	#72
Kibondo	28,666	#105
Kakonko	24,688	#126
Uvinza	24,650	#127
Mwandiga	16,822	#208

Cities near Kasulu

Mwandiga16,822 people · ~57 km away
Kigoma232,388 people · ~62 km away
Uvinza24,650 people · ~67 km away
Nguruka39,135 people · ~120 km away
Kibondo28,666 people · ~130 km away
Kakonko24,688 people · ~173 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kasulu?

Kasulu has a population of 238,321 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Tanzania.

What region is Kasulu in?

Kasulu is located in Kigoma, Tanzania.

Is Kasulu the capital of Tanzania?

No, the capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, about 649 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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